Fast Fit L SHAPE/SHAPED HEAVY DUTY STAINLESS STEEL TOILET SEAT HINGE. WITH NON SLIP FITTINGS/FIXINGS, FOR PLASTIC/NOVELTY TOILET SEATS.

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With the lid and ring flat to the top of the toilet pan and the hige and hinge plate in the same position, lower it down on to the pan, slotting the studs through the fixing holes. As you would imagine, instead of a securing the seat in place from below using a nut on a bolt that runs through the pan, the fixings are screwed down from the top into the top of the pan in the same way you would screw a screw into a piece of wood. Plastic toilet seats also come in a massive range of styles and designs so there is sure to be an option that suits your particular needs. Depending on what type of hinges you have will depend on how they are fixed. Some hinges have no adjustment and simply fix in one position and if this is the case for yours then simply position them over the fixing plugs, insert the screw down through the hinge and into the plug and then screw it up. There are 3 main complaints that we hear about toilet seats, and generally they are easily dealt with (if your seat is of a reasonable quality): My Toilet Seat Slides, Wobbles or is Unsteady

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Aside from the 2 most common types of toilet seat fixings stated above there are several others, although not that common, if the methods above don’t seem to fit the seat you have then read on below as you may have one of these. Toilet Seat with Hinge Bar and grub Screws Square: Arguably the most modern type of toilet and seat, they suit modern properties and design schemes. Due to they’re sharp angles they are a little larger so suit larger more spacious bathroomsIf you have metal fixings these can be a little different and may need fitting from below. If you have any doubts then refer to the manufacturers fitting instructions that came with the kit. Step 2 – Position and Fix Hinges The most common type of toilet seat found in homes across the UK is the plastic toilet seat due to it’s ease of cleaning and cheap cost both to produce and buy. The fixing bolt or washer has failed – this sometimes occurs with cheaper seats with plastic fixing bolts. They can be tightened but typically it will fail again. Best solution is to replace it Have some anti-bacterial cleaning spray to hand for cleaning the pan when the older seat is removed and before the new one goes on. The same cleaning agent can then be used when washing your hands after the job is done – assuming you are not sensitive to such cleaning chemicals. Always test for this, if you are not sure or have not used the product before. D-Shape: These seats tend to be modern so suit modern bathrooms and toilets and they are a little larger than more traditional toilets

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The key parts of a toilet seat include the ring, lid, hinge, hinge plate and the seat fixing and are show in the diagram below. It is helpful to understand these parts and how they interact to keep the seat fixed on the toilet pan and stop it wobbling or sliding. Toilet seats are generally made of one of 2 different materials: wood or plastic. Depending on the style and longevity you are going for will depend on what type of seat material is best suited to your needs. Wooden Toilet Seats However if the hinges you have feature adjustment then they will need to be positioned and adjusted correctly so the seat sits in exactly the right place on top the pan before the screws are tightened. Once finished you should also clean any and all tools that you have used. Tools Needed to Change a Toilet Seat

The bottom fixing is the traditional way to fix a toilet seat to a toilet and because of this they are the most common. This bar has 2 blind holes and the method is to locate the spigots into the blind holes which also incorporate a tiny grub screw with an Allen head. A tiny Allen key is required to secure the grub screws to the spigot. What “wrap over” actually means is that the lid of the seat wraps over and covers the actual seat all the way down to the top of the pan. This not only gives a more modern and minimal look but also helps to keep things more hygienic.

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The fixing itself normally works in the same way as a wall plug. A plastic sleeve pushes down into the hole in the pan and then a screw or bolt screws down in. As it screws in the sleeve expands and grips tightly in the hole holding it firmly in place. Fine adjustments can be made by rotating the hinge plate; this ensures that the fixing bolts can be adjusted so both will go into their respective holes in the toilet bowl When working with toilets, health and safety must come first! The toilet is obviously a place that can harbour harmful germs and is a source of potential infection therefore precautions should be taken before starting the job. Although most seats and fittings are adjustable so that they will fit the most common toilet bowl shapes, you still need to ensure it’s the right size. Typically the toilet seat is fixed to the pan by two long screws, one end runs through the base of the hinge and then through the pan using the holes supplied by the manufacturer. A washer and nut are then added and tightened from underneath that then holds the seat in place.

Seat hinges fixed in position on bar by collar secured by grub screw ( allenkey supplied). Bolt tightening aid also supplied Where metal nuts or wing nuts are used, depending on how old they are they might be very corroded and can be a nightmare to remove. If this is the case, soak them in WD40 or a similar easing fluid. These kits are even easier to fit as all you have to do is insert the fixing plugs into the pan, position the seat in place and ensure it’s uniform to the top of the pan and then insert the screws and screw them up and you’re finished. Tips for Fitting Non-Standard Toilet Seats This is a very good and well thought out solution for this eventuality and saves having to withdraw the pan from the wall, where re-sealing is difficult. Fitting a toilet seat using top fixings is fairly similar to a bottom fix seat, with the difference of exactly where the fixings are located. Follow the steps below to fit one: Step 1 – Insert Top Fixing Plugs

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When replacing a toilet seat you have to be absolutely sure that you are replacing the old one with one of exactly the same size so that all supports on the base of the ring sit flat on top of the pan

Pointed Nose: One of the most common types of toilet seat and used for more traditional toilets, they are comfortable to use but are slightly larger than rounded seats